August 14, 2026
News
Ballard vacates School Board seat
Coffee County School Board Chairman Thomas Ballard has stepped down from his position on the Board. Ballard last presided over the Feb. 9 School Board… Login to continue reading Login…
Lemonade Day returning May 14
The only thing better than a cool glass of lemonade on a warm summer day is knowing that lemonade is helping to teach young minds about entrepreneurship and community involvement.
Youth Librarian alleges sudden termination is retaliation
Coffee County Manchester Public Library’s Youth Librarian Daphanie Gragg alleged in a public statement on April 27 that her termination earlier in the day was due to retaliation from her employers stemming from claims of work-related medical conditions.
Man claims rape charge was just a dream
ACoffee County man has been charged with rape for allegedly having sex with his wife while she slept and then telling her it was all a dream when she confronted him about it.
Ourada bound on murder charge
Aman has been bound to the grand jury on first-degree murder charges for the killing of a woman in late 2024.
Citizens foil grand theft auto
Awould-be thief was chased down and detained after he allegedly tried to steal a truck on Springdale Drive in Manchester in an incident lawmen suspect was not his first rodeo.
Mother’s boyfriend charged with child abuse
Aman faces aggravated child abuse charges for allegedly leaving marks on a child with special needs when the youth had an emotional outburst.
Duck River conservation education day is May 12
Duck River Watershed Society Education Day — Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Old Stone Fort State Park The Duck River Watershed Society announced its first-ever Education Day, to be held Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Old Stone Fort State Park in Manchester.
FCS talks AI
This morning I was watching a video on a popular social media platform. In this particular video, a man was lying in a hospital bed. His right arm was at his side, and his left arm was in a cast that was resting on his stomach. His dog comes to greet him, and the next thing you know, this “third arm” appears to pet his dog. I actually didn’t notice this the first time I watched it, but for some odd reason, I watched the video a second time, and that is when I noticed. So, did this man grow a third arm? Of course not! It was AI (Artificial Intelligence).
Tullahoma veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Over 100 family, friends and well-wishers gathered in the NHC dining room Friday afternoon to congratulate veteran James Hise on the special occasion of his 100th birthday.